5 from 30 votes
Makki ke Dhokle - Cornmeal Dumplings
Makki ke Dhokle are steamed cornmeal dumplings made with fenugreek leaves, grated daikon radish, yogurt, and spices. The dough is kneaded to a balanced consistency, formed into small balls with indentations, and steamed until cooked through. These flavorful dumplings combine the earthiness of cornmeal with aromatic spices and fresh greens.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Resting time
10 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings:
10
Calories:
314 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 4 cup cornmeal Makkai ka aata, fine grind
- 2 cup fenugreek leaves Meethi - fresh chopped
- 2 cup daikon radish Mooli - grated
- ½ cup yogurt Dahi
- 3 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 5 g green chilli 2 or 3 finely chopped
- 20 g ginger 1 tablespoon grated
- 1 cup water To knead - I used whey from strained yogurt
Spices
- ⅛ teaspoon salt As per taste
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds Jeera - crushed
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- ½ teaspoon black peppercorns crushed, not powder
- ¼ teaspoon papad khar or use ¼ teaspoon soda
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients and Knead the dough with water not too stiff and not too soft.
- Divide the dough into small balls and make a thumb impression.
- Steam for 15 minutes on a cooktop steamer or for 0 minutes in IP at high pressure setting with natural release. If you don’t have a steamer or IP, you can also use idli plates to steam the dumplings.
- Enjoy with Urad-Chana dal, chopped onions, green chutney and jaggery.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Use papad khar (alkaline salt) for the authentic texture; substitute with baking soda if unavailable.
- Choose fine grind yellow cornmeal for best results in this recipe.
- Steaming can be done on a cooktop steamer, in an instant pot on high pressure with natural release, or using idli plates.
Nutrition Information
Calories
314kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
155mg
(6%)
Potassium
353mg
(8%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
90IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
8.7mg
(10%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 155mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 353mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.